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HRM Case Study Assignment
Case name: Frostburg Fit
Basics: Students will work individually to complete the case study exam. The case study exam is worth 15% of your overall grade. You are expected to be verbose in your responses.
Instructions:
Review the Frostburg Fit case, parts A, B, and C attached below.
Provide an executive summary of the case.
Write a thorough and detailed analysis of the following case questions. Please write your response from the perspective of an HR consultant.
Scenario A
How would you determine (ex: what resources would you examine, what steps would you take, what is your final determination) Laura’s position classification (exempt vs. non-exempt)? If exempt, why? If non-exempt, should Laura be paid for hours she worked in the past? Explain.
If Laura continues to work beyond 40 hours per week, what options does Tracey have besides paying Laura overtime? Explain.
Scenario B
What are the main challenge(s) faced by Frostburg Fit in the employee conduct and discipline area?
Recommend a detailed course of action regarding the verbal threat from Ken Richards. Substantiate your recommendation with concepts from the course, state or federal law, and other professional resources.
Scenario C
How should Kevin respond to Wayne after the interaction in Wayne’s office? Explain.
Should a policy be developed regarding outside employment? Why or why not.
Recommendations
What actions should Frostburg Fit focus on first? Make an appropriate recommendation for policy and practice changes, including a proposed implementation timeline (what must they do immediately, within 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, etc.).
What resistance should the management team and board be prepared to face? Explain.
Are there any legal, ethical, or social factors the organization must consider? Explain.
